Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd (KSSL), a 100 per cent subsidiary of Bharat Forge Ltd, has signed a Letter of Intent with AM General, US, at IDEX 2025 for the supply of made-in-India advanced artillery cannons to the US.
This marks the first-ever supply of cannons from an Indian defence manufacturer to the US, a testament to the strengthening bilateral defence cooperation between our two nations, the company said in a statement.
The latest development is an addition to an agreement the two companies had agreed to earlier for co-developing a wide range of next-generation artillery solutions, including mounted, towed, and ultra-light gun systems in both 105mm and 155mm calibres.
Building upon its extensive expertise in artillery systems and its prior collaboration with AM General, KSSL continues to establish itself as a key player in the global defence industry, the statement read.
Speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing IDEX in AbuDhabi, Baba Kalyani, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Forge Ltd. said, “Supply of made-in-India critical defence systems to the US is pathbreaking! We at KSSL are proud to be the first Indian company to supply cannons to the US. It is a testament to our capabilities and a major advancement in our mission to be a world-leading artillery solutions provider. This agreement underscores the trust and confidence that global defence leaders, such as AM General, place in our capabilities.”
John Chadbourne, Executive Vice President, AM General, stated, “Given KSSL’s proven artillery capabilities and our shared commitment to technological innovation, we see tremendous potential in bringing advanced artillery solutions to the US defence forces. AM General and Mandus are looking forward to exploring this collaboration with Kalyani Group to ultimately deliver advanced Mobile Artillery Capabilities.”